US Bridges

Csah 78 over Coon Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 02539

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,741
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 78 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 78 over Coon Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 78
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates45.22911, -93.30639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,741 (2021)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 78 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Csah 78 over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 78 over Coon Creek carry?

About 15,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 78 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 78 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.